Good Source of Vitamin K
One of the 13 essential vitamins needed for the body to function. You can find Vitamin K in Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cereals, Dark green vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, asparagus), Dark leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, collards, turnip greens), Fish, liver, beef and eggs.
Serves 4
1 10-ounce package Green Giant frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup shredded smoked or extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
2 ounces Mexican chorizo
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1-1 1/4 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine spinach, cheese, chorizo (or salami) and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Combine garlic, 1 tablespoon oil and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in another bowl; set aside.
Butterfly the tenderloin meat and stuff.
To butterfly the tenderloin, lay it on a large cutting board. Holding the knife blade flat and parallel to the board, make a lengthwise cut through the center of the meat, stopping short of the opposite edge so that the tenderloin remains in one piece. Open as you would a book. Cover with plastic wrap. With a meat mallet, rolling pin or heavy pan, pound the pork to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
Spread the spinach mixture in the center of the pork, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Starting at a long side, roll up the pork to enclose the filling. To keep the stuffing from falling out during roasting, fold in about 1 inch of the two short ends as you roll. Tie kitchen string firmly lengthwise around the roast to secure the two ends, then tie it crosswise at 2-inch intervals.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and lightly brown the pork on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes total.
Brush the top with the reserved garlic mixture; season with pepper. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast the pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145°F, 15 to 20 minutes. Let rest on a clean cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutritional Information
Calories 323; Carbohydrates 4g; Cholesterol 86mg; Sugars 0g; Fiber 2g; Sodium: 652mg; Fat 20g; Protein 31g
* Source: EatingWell, Medicine Plus, Green Giant, Organic Facts
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Mexican Chorizo is simply ground pork sausage with Ancho chile powder, cinnamon, cumin, cloves and some other flavoring spices and herbs.
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is present in the intestines of the human body. The most vital role that vitamin K plays is in controlling blood clotting and preventing blood loss during injury. Vitamin K also helps the absorption of calcium content from food, which supports formation and maintenance of healthy bones.
Vitamin K reduces risk of blood clotting, prevention of osteoporosis, relief from menstrual pain, protection from internal bleeding, prevention of biliary obstruction and reduced menstrual flow.